Laindon Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Basildon
Laindon Supermarket holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 50 Hoover Drive, Basildon, SS15 6LF
How it compares in Basildon
In Basildon, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Laindon Supermarket sits behind roughly 931 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 931 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 156 | 13% | ← Laindon Supermarket | |
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 217 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Laindon Supermarket none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Laindon Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Ho Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Butterflies Club CIC Other catering premises | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Chef Lopez Ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| DSV Road Ltd Importers/Exporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Grubz up Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Great Berry Residents Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2022 |
| Dunton Park Country Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Fords Main Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
Questions about Laindon Supermarket
What is Laindon Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Laindon Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Basildon Council on 4 July 2024.
Is Laindon Supermarket safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Laindon Supermarket last inspected?
Laindon Supermarket was last inspected on 4 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basildon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Laindon Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Laindon Supermarket compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, while Laindon Supermarket holds a 4. 156 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Laindon Supermarket and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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